Category: Jewellery

Jewellery, especially jewellery that is worn all the time can very quick become dull, tarnished or simply look a bit tried. Hand lotion, soaps, and everyday dust and dirt are just a few things that can clog your jewellery and make it lose its shine. You may be tempted to take it in to a jeweller’s to have  professional clean, but if the jewellery is not worth much money you might be able to give it a clean yourself, saving on costs.

You need to know what metal your jewellery is and if it has any precious stones in it as this can alter the chemicals you should use to clean it.

Silver – The best way to clean tarnished silver pieces and keep them from re-tarnishing as quickly is with a good silver polish. These polishes contain ingredients that dissolve and remove tarnish while leaving behind a protective coating to prevent new tarnish from forming. You can get liquid polish or even wipes that can be less messy to use.

Gold – Give solid gold bracelets, chains and earrings a bath in a solution of a few drops of dish soap and a little warm water. Put small jewellery pieces into a sieve before placing in the solution, large pieces can go directly into the bowl. Leave to soak for about 5 minutes. Move the items around, then take them out, lay them on a soft cloth and go over the crevices and chain links with a soft toothbrush to dislodge any dirt trapped there. Rinse everything under running water and buff dry with a soft cloth.

Mother’s day is almost upon us and many people are frantically searching the shops for the perfect gift. Mother’s day is often treated differently from family to family with some making a huge fuss and others just perhaps sending a card or giving their mum a quick call.

You may feel pressured into spending a lot of money on Mother’s day and with prices of flowers put up high, it is easy to quickly spend more than you can really afford.

When buying gifts you need to think carefully about how much you want to spend and stick to it. Sometimes it is cheaper to buy a few bunches of flowers and make up your own bouquets rather than having one done at a florist. You may also decide to buy a gift bag and fill it with lots of little things that you know your mother may like.

You can often get bath bombs, face masks, jewellery and make-up quite cheaply from high street stores and create your own little goodie bag, much cheaper than if you were to buy a premade one.

The most important part of Mother’s day is the time you can spend on the phone or in person with your mum, not the amount of money you spend on a present.

With Valentine’s Day almost upon us, many men and women are scouring the market for the perfect gift to give to their loved one. Jewellery is often top of the list and with such a wide choice, there is often a piece of jewellery to fit every budget.
When looking for jewellery for Valentine’s Day you may want to buy ahead of time. Jewellers sometimes do increase their prices around this time and you may end up paying over the odds. Ideally, the best time to buy would be after Christmas when many of them have sales on.
A piece of jewellery can have many meanings. It may be that you see something that you know your partner would like or it may be that you want to find a piece that symbolises something. If your partner has a charm bracelet then you may want to get them a charm which shows love or family. If you are shopping for the male in your life then you may want to get them jewellery such as cuff links or a tie pin that is worn on special occasions.
If you are buying cheaper jewellery it may not come in a box. Putting the item in a box can really make the gift look special and also makes it a nicer way to present it. You can pick up a jewellery box cheaply online or in a jeweller’s shop.

If you and your partner are thinking of getting married then you may have already looked at a number of potential engagement rings. Some people like to choose their own engagement rings and others are happy to let it be a surprise. Depending on what type of metal you opt for and whether you want any precious stones in it can drastically vary the price.
Buying a new ring will often cost you more than the equivalent second-hand ring. Rings often lose a lot of their value as soon as they are classed as used unless they are rare or antique. Some people do not like the idea of buying a second-hand engagement ring, especially as it usually means the engagement or marriage didn’t work out, but if you are not too concerned about that then you really can bag yourself a bargain. When buying second hand it is important to make sure that you know exactly what you are buying. If a ring is sold as a certain carat diamond, then you should either see proof of the original purchase or have it examined by an expert before completing on the sale. This can be hard if you are buying it off Ebay or Facebook for example. If this is the case I would strongly recommend only spending a small amount. If you are wanting to spend more on a second hand ring then you are better to buy from a reputable jeweller that deals in second hand jewellery.

If you are looking for the perfect gift to buy a loved one you may opt for jewellery. This may be a necklace, pair of earrings, bracelet, ring or watch or even a pair of cuff links or tie pin. Jewellery is a very popular gift to give at Christmas and prices range massively from a few pounds in to the thousands of pounds.

Everyone likes to make a saving so when it comes to buy Christmas presents you have to be a bit savvy. Often sales start in early November for the run up to Christmas and you need to try and judge when the best time to buy is. Some jewellers will offer buy one get one free on jewellery or a certain percentage off, saving you a fair amount on more costly items. Always check the quality of the product and if buying online, be sure it is from a reputable company. If you are wanting to buy second hand jewellery then it is recommended that you buy it from a jewellers or that you can get the jewellery examined by an expert if it is expensive, before you complete the sale.